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Three Juveniles Charged in String of Chicago Armed Robberies, Sending Shockwaves Through Local Communities
Three male juveniles have been apprehended and charged in a series of armed robberies that terrorized communities over a tense period in July, according to an official release from the Chicago Police Department. The trio, aged 14 and 16 years old, reportedly embarked on a crime spree across a swath of Chicago neighborhoods on July 14, leading to their arrest by members of the Citywide Robbery Task Force on the 1100 block of S. Hamilton. Each of the young suspects is facing seven felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm.
Chicago Public Schools accuses teachers union of trying to tank district financially
Chicago Public Schools is criticizing the district’s teachers union for demands it says would create a $4 billion deficit by the 2029-2030 school year, including during a meeting between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union on Tuesday. The Chicago Teachers Union made over 700 contract proposals to the school district, which included 9% salary […]
Chicago Bears logo redesign goes viral, social media reacts
The Chicago Bears' logo hasn't changed much from the time the wishbone "C" was introduced in 1973. Neither has blue and orange mascot head, which served as the team's secondary logo until the Bears made it their primary logo in 2023. And for good reason. Both logos are as classic...
Chiefs' Chris Jones offers to cover $1.5M in stolen chicken wings to free Cook County woman
CHICAGO - Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has offered to pay for more than $1.5 million worth of chicken wings stolen by a south suburban school worker in an effort to secure her release from prison. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Jones said he...
State’s attorney candidate wants federal program to address gun violence
(The Center Square) – A Cook County state’s attorney candidate is drawing attention to a federal program amid 1,865 people being shot in the county just this year. Bob Fioretti is running as a Republican for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, the office held by Kim Foxx. Foxx announced she was not seeking reelection. Fioretti suggested that implementing a federal program called "Project Exile" could help with the...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Family of Illinois woman shot by police calling for legislative change
(The Center Square) – Lawyers for the family of a Springfield, Illinois, woman shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy are calling for changes, including to the Illinois SAFE-T Act. The July killing of Sonya Massey sparked calls for change around the country. Massey was shot while ducking...
Illinois Dad Makes His Picks for The Golden Bachelorette Winner
We are on the brink of the first ever Golden Bachelorette season, are you ready to predict which bachelor Joan ends up with?. Last fall, the Golden Bachelor landed on our TV screens. We knew it was coming, but we didn't know how much of an impact it would have on the reality TV world.
Governor Pritzker signs over 100 bills into law
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what a federal judge ruled on where protesters of the DNC can march and why inmates were moved out of the Stateville Correction Center. She also talks about some of the new bills that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed, like having a digital driver’s license and no more single-use plastics in hotels.
Body found in water near Lockport Dam identified, officials say
The identity of a body that was found near the Lockport Dam in the south suburbs on Monday afternoon has been released.The man identified as 23-year-old Joseph M. Mora of Oak Forest, authorities said Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchLockport Township Fire District Deputy Chief Frank Blaskey said responders were sent the 2500-block of Channel Road just after 1 p.m. Monday for a body in the water at the Lockport Locks, which connect to the Des Plaines River.An autopsy was performed on Tuesday.A final cause and manner of Mora's death has not been determined as toxicology reports are pending, authorities said.Illinois State Police responded to the scene and was assisting with the investigation.Authorities did not immediately provide further information.
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